Honeycomb blanket

 

March 2021 Journaling

1.    Spent the morning writing. Our women’s Bible study group is beginning the book of Job on Thursday; I’d already written up my research notes for it for my podcast, so just filling in a few details, like Scarlet Threads.

2.    Writing some more; I had gotten behind on my podcasts. I’m now in the book of Leviticus. I’ve completed Genesis, Exodus, and Job. This will really be a life’s work, for however many years I may have left. It took one year to do those three books. Only 63 more to go. J At least some of them are short, only one chapter, like Obadiah, Nahum, Jude and Philemon. I hope to finish the Pentateuch by the end of the year.

3.    I crochet as fast as if I was getting paid for it, but I’m not.

4.    Women’s Bible Study on line. It went well.

5.    Writing in the morning. Made some tomato soup and mushroom soup.

6.    Finished the blanket for my daughter in Ottawa. I’ll post a picture.

7.    Covid week 51 in person at church.

8.    Writing.

9.    Pain clinic for back injections.

10. To Hamilton for school, brought to you by the letter Cc, the number 6, the hexagon, and the 7 C’s of History. We also did three crafts and played outside.

11. Bible study online.

12. Going to stay with the Dr. Bernstein diet till the end of the month since I paid for it, but I feel too deprived on it. I miss eggs, cheese, and bacon. So I’m looking into keto and it fits my lifestyle better.

13. Lost 15 pounds so far, but about ten inches, and I don’t snore, I sleep better, have more energy, my skin is healthier and softer, my husband says I look healthier, my heartburn is gone, my bp is a little lower, and according to the blood work, my inflammation levels are down, which affects my neurological symptoms and pain, and they are lessened as well. My mental clarity is a little better too. Imagine if I’d lose the other 35 pounds too!

14. Sore back today; hoping the appointments tomorrow will help. This was COVID week 52, which I’ve been counting by Sundays since the first lockdown. A year already. How much longer, I wonder.

15. The ides of March. Went to chiro and massage today.

16. A day of writing and crocheting; so many projects.

17. Went to Costco after a long time.

18. Women’s Bible study this morning and women’s ministry meeting online this evening.

19. Lost 16 pounds. Disappointed that it’s going so slowly.

20. Our granddaughter said, “I feel so tired, I think I have covid.”

21. Covid week 53, or year two week one. Getting our tax information together for the accountant.

22. Writing day.

23. Shopping; the two older grandkids are coming for the weekend, first time since Christmas. Our church AGM.

24. Baked a blueberry pie to help out a friend. Preparing for school on Friday.

25. Women’s Bible study.

26. My husband is off today. Picking up the older grandkids for the weekend. We did school there: brought to you by the letter Dd, the number 7, the shape semi-circle, the colour purple, dinosaurs, Daniel in the lion’s den, and painting using bok choy ends as stamps.

27. Our four year old granddaughter was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. She said, “A boss.” #yougogirl #girlpower

28. COVID week 54, or year two week two. Stayed home with the grandkids and watched online.

29. Went to scan our tax documents so I could send them in.

30. Taking a week off from dieting to have a few carbs before I start the keto diet. Looking forward to it, and researching it and recipes to try. Also found there’s a keto store in Oshawa Centre which has fresh foods to buy.

31. So many errands, then a nap, and got my hair cut and highlighted, as we’re sure to be heading into another lockdown after Easter.